About Fran Gerbič
Lived 1840 – 1917 (aged 76). Fran Gerbič was an Austrian composer, opera singer, conductor and singer.
Fran Gerbič (5 October 1840, Cerknica – 29 March 1917, Ljubljana) was a Slovenian composer and operatic tenor.
Gerbič was born in Cerknica and entered a normal school in 1856, where his instructors included Kamilo Mašek. He was assigned to a teaching position in Trnovo (now part of Ilirska Bistrica), where he also served as organist and composed his first works.
During the 1940s Gerbič was one of the best-known composers of Yugoslavia abroad.
His daughter was Jarmila Gerbič (1877–1964), Slovenian soprano, opera singer and music teacher.
Works Operas Kres (Midsummer) 1896 Nabor 1913 Songs Kam? (Where?) Pojdem na prejo (I'll Watch the Girls Spinning) V noči (In the Night)
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Who was Fran Gerbič?
composer and tenor (1840-1917)
When was Fran Gerbič born?
Fran Gerbič was born on 5 October 1840 in Cerknica.
When did Fran Gerbič die?
Fran Gerbič died on 29 March 1917 in Ljubljana.
What was Fran Gerbič's occupation?
Fran Gerbič was a composer, opera singer, conductor and singer.
What nationality was Fran Gerbič?
Fran Gerbič was Austrian.
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